USA secure nail-biting win over Nepal

USA secure nail-biting win over Nepal

Statistical Highlights

• USA score: 287/9 in 49.4 overs
• Nepal score: 248 in 49 overs
• Result: USA won by 39 runs
• Margin: Nail-biting final-over win
• Notable batsmen: Shayan Jahangir (104 off 97), Monank Patel (62 off 76), Harmeet Singh (57 off 44)

Pre-Victory Struggles

USA suffered a 10-wicket loss to Scotland just two days prior, which led to the premature exit of their coach amidst a social media ruckus.

Match Report

In reply to 287, Nepal were bowled out for 248 in 49 overs. USA, however, were in trouble after being reduced to 179/2, but Harmeet Singh and Shadley Van Schalkwyk's 71-run stand and Jasdeep Singh's quickfire 23 off 8, including a 4 and 2x6s, helped USA reach 248.

Turning Point

Kushal Bhurtel's introduction in the 34th over with part-time leg spin, triggered a collapse that saw USA crash from 179/2 to 197/6, ultimately bailing Nepal out.

USA's Climb to Victory

Harmeet Singh's 57 off 44 off in conjunction with Shadley Van Schalkwyk's 29* off 37 helped USA win the match. The pair's 71-run stand along with Jasdeep Singh's quickfire 23 off 8 proved decisive for USA's 39-run victory.

Nepal's Performance

Nepal struggled to keep their head above water after losing early wickets. Rohit Paudel's valiant century attempt (94 off 75) was in vain as Nepal fell 39 runs short of USA's target.